Hernandez professes innocence in jailhouse letter

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez already is behaving like everyone else in jail: He’s claiming he didn’t do it.

In a letter written by Hernandez and sent to a fan who is corresponding with the fallen NFL star, Hernandez says he is “NOT GUILTY.” (Not to be confused with “absolutely, 100 percent not guilty.”)

The letter, obtained by TMZ and verified as legitimate, was sent to a fan named “Karl” who wrote Hernandez first.

Here’s the full text of the response from Hernandez:

“Your letter meant alot and was very true! I know everything happens for a reason and I know ‘God’ has a plan for me and something good will come out of this. The world just makes things out of false accusations and it will all die down especially when they say NOT GUILTY and all the people who turned on me will feel like crap. I’ve always been a great person an[d] known for having an amazing heart! I am a strong person and nothing will break me! A C.O. [correctional officer] will never nor can they say now for one day have I been down or not with a smile on my face. I know there is a reason I’m going thru this and I will figure it out through my relationship with the Lord. I fell off especially after making all that money but when its all said and done ‘God’ put me in the situation for a reason. I’m humbled by this ALREADY and this will change me forever. At least I’ll know my true supporters. Thanks for being one of them!”

Hernandez then signs his name, with an 81, and adds: “Can’t wait to sign this again when I’m playing again an[d] prove all the haters and down talkers WRONG.”

At the bottom, Hernandez writes, “Keep this off social media PLEASE!”

In fairness to Karl, giving (selling?) the letter to TMZ doesn’t constitute putting the letter on social media.

The letter from Hernandez doesn’t contain any new revelations, nor does it attempt to provide an alternative explanation as to how a guy who was with Hernandez in the final minutes of his life ended up dead less than a mile from Hernandez’s house, if Hernandez if, as he puts it, “NOT GUILTY.”

Let’s remember that “not guilty” is not the same thing as innocent. OJ Simpson was declared “not guilty” but he certainly wasn’t innocent. So unless they find something in the bottom of that lake they’ve been searching the last few days, they have a strong but very circumstantial case against Hernandez. I’d say it could go either way.

Without a murder weapon, gonna be hard to convict Hernandez. The motive is something they are working on, to do that they are doing what they can to find out more info on the older murder case. If they can’t, then they won’t necessarily have motive either.

They spent the week trying to find the weapon, tells you how critical it is for the case.

If they can’t tie him solidly to the second murder and can’t find a weapon they need to cut bait on a murder charge and seek obstruction of justice.

They won’t do that, they will charge him with murder and he will be acquitted and again another piece of trizzle will get off scott free…always makes for great tv.

So find the weapon detective or else Aaron Hernandez will be a Raider in 2014.

At the very least, according to the known circumstances, AH is guilty of at least being an accomplice to murder. And since he was driving, he rented the car (so he wouldn’t risk getting blood in his own car?), he called friends (accomplices) in from out of town, even if he didn’t pull the trigger he’s still guilty of murder. Will he be convicted? I lost all faith in the ‘justice’ system when I saw the jury selection and subsequent outcome for OJ.

len462 says:Aug 1, 2013 9:57 PM

Although he does use the phrase “false accusations”, which is pretty broad as far as to which ones are false. I find it interesting that he says they will say “NOT GUILTY”. He doesn’t really say “I’m not guilty!” Or am I just splitting hairs?

How was it verified? I still call b/s, not a real letter from Hernandez.

beerbudsnbevo says:Aug 1, 2013 10:00 PM

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction

richndc says:Aug 1, 2013 10:00 PM

I will bet when Hernandez hears about this, he won’t have a big smile on his face. DOH!!! Now, was this guy’s name Karl or “hot Karl”…I’ll be here all night folks! Make sure you try the veal!!! hot Karl, that is hilarious!!!

Sounds like the typical writings of a Sociopath .. He knowingly sets this letter up to proclaim being “not guilty” and following God’s plan … so that it will in fact be released to the “social media”. No doubt this is litigation talk foreseeing that a “not guilty” verdict is a possible outcome despite what the court of public opinion believes. He wisely avoids saying he is innocent. Knowing the difference between innocent and “not guilty” in the court of law. I already foresee a civil law suit via Odin Lloyd’s parents following the eventual outcome of the trial and verdict if found “not guilty”.

doe22us says:Aug 1, 2013 11:27 PM

Why did Eminem’s song STAN come to my head while reading this article lol?

thefiesty1 says:Aug 1, 2013 11:27 PM

Guilty as sin!

vincentbojackson says:Aug 1, 2013 11:52 PM

I’m convinced. Let him out.

orivar says:Aug 1, 2013 11:53 PM

“I fell off especially after making all that money” At least he admits it.

“It’s hard to find a murderer who doesn’t profess innocence.”

Actually not really, you’re kind of wrong there. Most people in jail for murder pretty much own up to it.

Ya when in jail you will always look for the man above to forgive when you are in the real world people him do not ask for giveness..got to much time on his hands…..not for given….SORRY..you did wrong. You got to pay for it….

Dear God, please wake me up from this soap opera crap so I can watch football.

dumbhobby says:Aug 2, 2013 7:11 AM

By way of insanity maybe.

toonloonboon says:Aug 2, 2013 7:53 AM

well im convinced…let him go

toonloonboon says:Aug 2, 2013 7:55 AM

wasnt karl the name of the mentally impaired guy in sling blade

nflofficeadmin says:Aug 2, 2013 7:56 AM

Karl, it’s called betrayal. And you’re living it. …what a nice guy.

bigdaddy44 says:Aug 2, 2013 7:58 AM

P.S. When I get off, I am looking forward to looking for the real killer with O.J. and Ray Lewis on the golf course. That’s God’s plan, you know.

francheyes says:Aug 2, 2013 8:04 AM

It wasn’t me, it was the one arm man!

galatians62 says:Aug 2, 2013 11:52 AM

@DonkeyStick (I feel dirty just typing that). My comment was poorly written. I didn’t mean to imply that Cassey Anthony or George Zimmerman were rich (Although those sympathetic to murderers donated 100’s of thousands of dollars to Zimmerman).

I should have said that its a fact that murderers get acquitted by juries. The fact that Hernandez is filthy rich will only help him because our legal system favors the wealthy. If I were a betting man, I’d bet there will be an acquittal.

cospgsmadman says:Aug 2, 2013 11:59 AM

He didn’t say he was innocent. He said they would say NOT GUILTY. What a dork.

tedmurph says:Aug 2, 2013 8:32 PM

On the surface, it seems like he’s just another sociopath, like O.J. in total denial. Word is, it was a bag job, wrote the letter to a friend, who sold it to you know who(website) for 18K. Guess who’s getting that money.